Ser vs Estar: Two Ways to Be

A1 â€¢ Grammar

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SER — permanent traits

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Use 'ser' for identity, origin, profession and permanent characteristics: what something IS.

Yo soy estudiante.

I am a student.

Él es alto.

He is tall.

Somos de España.

We are from Spain.

New words

ser · to be (permanent)hombre · manmujer · woman